Frozen Dried Sea Cucumber Slices
Sea cucumber meat sliced, boiled, and freeze-dried into lightweight pieces for easy storage and rehydration in cooking. This preserved form qualifies for HTS 1605.61.00.00 as a prepared sea cucumber product.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dehydrated but classified more like dried vegetables
Dried leguminous vegetables or similar could apply if not identified specifically as sea cucumbers.
If for frozen slices without boiling or other preparation
Unprepared frozen aquatic invertebrates remain in Chapter 3 heading 0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide freeze-drying process documentation to distinguish from raw frozen under Chapter 3
• Ensure HACCP plans for seafood safety are in place, as dehydrated products still face moisture-related inspections
• Label with rehydration instructions and origin to meet country-of-origin marking rules
Related Products under HTS 1605.61.00.00
Dried Sea Cucumber (Boschmaia spp.)
Dried sea cucumbers of the Boschmaia species, prepared by cleaning, boiling, and sun-drying to preserve them for culinary use. This product falls under HTS 1605.61.00.00 as it is a prepared or preserved other aquatic invertebrate, specifically sea cucumbers, matching the subheading for this exact category.
Boiled and Salted Sea Cucumbers
Sea cucumbers that have been boiled and preserved in salt to extend shelf life, commonly used in Asian soups and stews. Classified under HTS 1605.61.00.00 as prepared or preserved sea cucumbers, distinct from fresh or frozen forms.
Canned Sea Cucumbers in Brine
Whole or cut sea cucumbers packed in cans with brine for long-term preservation, ready for hot pot dishes. Falls under HTS 1605.61.00.00 for preserved sea cucumbers.
Ready-to-Cook Sea Cucumber Tentacles
Pre-cleaned, cooked, and vacuum-packed sea cucumber tentacles preserved for immediate culinary use. This product is classified under HTS 1605.61.00.00 as prepared sea cucumbers.
Smoked Sea Cucumbers
Sea cucumbers smoked after cleaning and partial cooking to impart flavor and preservation. HTS 1605.61.00.00 covers this prepared form of the aquatic invertebrate.